Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: 'We removed the threat'
Israel said on Tuesday it had agreed to a "bilateral ceasefire" with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump, following 12 days of war with its arch-foe.
Israel said on Tuesday it had agreed to a "bilateral ceasefire" with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump, following 12 days of war with its arch-foe.
"Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the cabinet... to announce that Israel had achieved all the objectives of Operation 'Rising Lion' and much more," the government said in a statement, adding that it had removed "an immediate dual existential threat: nuclear and ballistic".
"Israel thanks President Trump and the United States for their support in defence and for their participation in removing the Iranian nuclear threat," the statement said, adding that "Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire."
Iranian media on Tuesday said an overnight Israeli strike in the north of the country killed nine people, ahead of US President Donald Trump's announcement of the start of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
"Four residential buildings were destroyed and several neighbouring houses were damaged in the blasts," said Fars news agency, citing Ali Bagheri, an official in the northern province of Gilan.
Israel says it will 'react with force' to any violation of the Iran ceasefire
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